Since Google Glass is basically just a smartphone taped to your head, it's no surprise that one of the staples of Android hacking, ClockworkMod Recovery, has been ported to Glass. The recovery# should let aspiring modders mess with their Glass without having to bother with the command line. This is excellent news for everyone who's ever wanted to void a warranty on their £1,100 prototype hardware. [Brian Kriebel via Slashgear] Read More >>
Featured comment by ghaztehschmexeh:
"Anyone willing to spend over £1K on PROTOTYPE hardware should be the kind of person willing to void the warranty..." More »
Although we do our best to write comprehensive guides to rooting various Android phones, there are more handsets out there than we ever thought humanly possible. So, to give you a good starting point, we've put together a more general guide and jargon-buster, so that when some dick insults you on a forum, at least you'll know what he's saying. Read More >>
Featured comment by Tony:
"I've rooted an S3 six months agao and an older HTC before that. I saw NO benefits whatsoever and a few disadvantages. Launchers for example crash more..." More »
All the focus might be on the 14th of March and the Galaxy S IV right now, but if the enduring success of the Galaxy S II is anything to go by, Sammy's current flagship is here for the long haul. Given that, we thought we'd take a little trip down rooting lane, to find the very best way to squeeze the best performance out of the Galaxy S III. Read More >>
Featured comment by greatdane82:
"Hi, I installed Mod 10.0.0-d2spr on my Samsung Galaxy S3. I followed the instructions and everything seemed to be going fine. It booted up in cyanogen..." More »
Sony's shiny new Xperia Z may have only been on sale in the UK for a day, but the poor thing's already been hacked to hell and back. Lucky for you, that means you can root it, get rid of Sony's bloatware, and give the Xperia Z's awesome hardware the operating system it really deserves. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mr P:
"Guys I think that the Xperia Z and/or android have solved most of the reasons to root. I read the reasons here http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/02/9-reas..." More »
So you've finally managed to weasel a Nexus 4 out of Google's grubby paws; now what? Rather than living with stock Android (wonderful though it is), let's harness the full power of the device sitting on your desk. Here's the complete, step-by-step guide to the best Nexus 4 tweaks, hacks and tune-ups around. Read More >>
Featured comment by Major9119:
"I got a Nexus 4 so I could be saved from the tedious process of constantly flashing ROMs to get fresh Android.
I don't understand why one would ge..." More »
To root or not to root? That is the question. Rooting your Android device definitely pushes you up a level or two in your geekdom. It requires a certain level of commitment, at least a little savvy, and even a modicum of risk. So, why would you want to bother? Read More >>
Featured comment by FRISH:
"Ah, I guess that makes sense. I thought I'd mention it though since I didn't expect that it wouldn't even though it was simple to get." More »
Google's flagship phone, the Nexus 4, has already been rooted according to a post over at XDA Developers. But we're genuinely curious: why would anybody choose to root a phone that comes loaded with stock Android? Read More >>
Featured comment by PrinterElf:
"Always do the app restore in Flight Mode!
Then reboot (as will likely be recommended), open the Play Store, blip mobile data on and set the apps to u..." More »
If you're a member of the little green army, chances are you've either rooted your phone or tablet, or at the very least have thought about it. If you're one of the latter, it's time to take the plunge. And here are ten good reasons why you should do it today. Read More >>
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